Digging Shells From Old Army Pit Near Hope Raises Alarm
A Hope area resident reports people digging up and transporting found shells from a former Southwestern Proving Ground ammunition pit. The reader questions legal authority to bury or move lethal munitions and urges local and federal action to ensure public safety.
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Miss Hempstead to Be Selected at Saenger Tonight
Tonight at 8:30 the Saenger Theater hosts a county beauty contest with 17 local contestants vying for a Bold loving cup and all expenses paid trip. Open to girls aged 14 to 21, participants include Edith Wright, Ja nva Billings, Greta Custon, Patsy Hughes, and others.
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United States to reveal UN emergency army force
U S will disclose soon the sizes and types of forces the United States plans to keep ready for a United Nations global emergency force. Warren R. Austin announced in a Rotary International speech that the U N would contribute to the force and report national armed forces to be maintained for UN service.
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VEW Arranges Marble Tournament Between Cities
Two Hope VFW members attended a Texarkana meeting to finalize plans for a marble tournament between the district champions of the two cities. Attendees were Donald Dill national aide de camp of the VEW and commander of District 14, and Denver Dickinson Hope post commander.
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Licensing of Business Is Aim of OPS
New York May 29 The administration seeks to license all businesses so they can be shut down for violations of controls. Michael V. DiSalle says a price freeze at the start of the marketing season will accompany the plan. He noted minor amendments to clarify regulations and said price controls alone cannot curb inflation.
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Trial in Texarkana Jurors Return Guilty Verdicts
A federal jury in Texarkana Ark verdicted Johony Johnson of Portsmouth Wis guilty of transporting a stolen tar from Texarkana Ark to Texarkana Texas. He faces up to $5000 fine or five years in prison. Sentencing set for Wednesday. A second panel heard testimony in the Glen Nolan Burns liquor case. Additional pleas included Harold Lloyd Burkeen confessing to transporting 2 stolen nr from Dallas to Texarkana Ark and Morgan Eugene Lundy pleading guilty to transporting a stolen car from North Dakota to South Dakota. Cecil Sims Texarkana rucker and Texarkana Rock Wool Co. pled nol pros to a 15 count information. The ICC charges Sims violated interstate transport law without a permit. the company allegedly aided this. Maximum penalty $100 per count.
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Meeting Called to Pick Site for Melon Festival
The SWAP of Patmos and the Hope Chamber of Commerce plan a county wide meeting to decide the site for the 198? Watermelon Festival. A countywide committee and SWAP representatives will meet at 8 pm on Thursday May 1 in Hope to discuss hosting and rotation among Hempstead County communities.
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Fanny Brice dies after cerebral hemorrhage at 69
Hollywood bulletin reports Fanny Brice the Baby Snooks star suffered a cerebral hemorrhage last Thursday and remained in a coma at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. Her two children William Grice and Frances Stark were summoned to her bedside as her condition worsened.
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Head of VA Insurance Resigns Amid Public Apathy
Washington reports reveal Breining, long time head of the Veterans Administration life insurance program, resigns as assistant administrator after 12 years without a vacation. He cites constant pressure and calls public appreciation for the vast program “damn big” and lacking. he warns the agency struggles to attract talent due to criticism.
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OPS Experts to Be in Hope on Wednesday
OPS representatives Otis Brown and W. P. Al Werth from the Little Rock district office will visit Hope on Wednesday May 10 to confer individually with local businesspeople about OPS regulations. J. J. Liebling of the Chamber of Commerce arranged the Price Clinic Day with no general meeting planned for a specific retail group.
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19 British Coal Miners Trapped, Bodies Found
Maeligton England May 29 A coal mine explosion trapped workers and debris filled galleries. Rescuers recovered all bodies and one injured man after non stop shifts. The blast sent a black cloud of gas as crowds gathered at the pithead awaiting news of the men.
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Wounded Negro Tyken Taken to Los Angeles Hospital
Wounded man Tyken, described as very serious, was moved to a Los Angeles hospital after being shot in the left side. Suspect Cardigan was arrested and admitted to shooting during the incident, with authorities planning to present the case to the prosecuting attorney and to state witnesses in Hope.
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World Army Eyes Peace Through Shared Battlefields
A New York byline essay argues that the United Nations troops in Korea, formed from many nations, have become a unified force fighting under a common ideal. The piece claims their cooperation marks a turning point toward universal peace, with more surrendering Chinese troops and a strengthened world army. It calls memorial day a chance to honor fallen soldiers and renew commitment to freedom.
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Hope Youth Council backs full time youth director plan
The Hope Youth Council recommended a permanent full time Health and Recreation Director for the City of Hope and authorized further study of financing before presenting to the Hope City Council. Officers elected were E. P. Young Jr president Johnn Wilson Jr vice president Mrs Hinton Davis secretary and Albert Graves treasurer. The council outlined an expanded program across three counties with open house events and extended hours at the Hope Youth Center to support youth activities including parties and swimming.
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U S Must Stay Stronger Than Russia Says Vandenberg
Washington May 29 Gen Hoyt S Vandenberg urged maintaining a robust U S force to deter and potentially destroy Russia quickly. He spoke amid Senate MacArthur hearings defending the armed forces strength while critiquing Korean policy and denying any rift with United Nations aims. He clashed with Senator Hickenlooper over views on MacArthur and Korea.
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KXAR to Broadcast Indianapolis Race and Game
KXAR will provide complete coverage of the Indianapolis Memories Day automobile race via Mutual Broadcasting System. The race starts at 10 a.m. with interrupts planned throughout the day. a later broadcast will air the afternoon events. KXAR will also air the baseball game tonight between Hope and Mineral Borings.
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